Over the historical course, the EU’s growing demands for energy resources compel it to undertake significant steps regarding how to preserve energy security and procure the diversification of gas supplies from different countries for the future generation. It is an undeniable fact that the maintenance of energy security is one of the pivotal interests of Europe in the contemporary world.
Currently, energy is significant to the process for both economic and social development in Europe. The diversification of energy supplies and even source countries was taken as the primary ambition by the EU. Over the historical periods, growing energy needs of the EU have put the strategic policies ahead toward other non-member states, especially resource-rich countries.
In this part, Turkey and the EU relations in the energy field will be analyzed. Throughout the period, the relations between Turkey and the EU have undergone many ups and downs. Even today, the world is under the shadow of political turmoil, challenges, and crisis which have huge implications to Europe as well as other countries.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
1.1 Liberalism
1.2 Neoliberalist approach
2. THE MAJOR TRAJECTORIES OF TURKEY AND EU ENERGY RELATIONS
2.1. Turkey’ geo-energy positions
2.2. EU’s geo-energy positions
2.3. Turkey’s energy interests in EU
2.4. EU energy interests in Turkey
3. DYNAMICS OF TURCO-EUROPEAN ENERGY RELATIONS
3.1. Perspectives in Turkish-European energy relations
3.2. Challenges in Turkish-European energy relations
Research Objectives and Key Topics
The primary objective of this research project is to analyze the increasing energy role of Turkey and its specific influence on European energy policy, while examining whether Turkey can effectively serve as a reliable energy hub or transit state to secure the European Union's energy future.
- Theoretical application of liberalism and neoliberalism to energy security and state relations.
- Evaluation of the geo-energy positions and energy interests of both Turkey and the EU.
- Analysis of the strategic trajectories of Turkish-European energy relations and pipeline developments.
- Identification of critical challenges, including political disputes, market regulations, and the Cyprus impasse.
- Exploration of future perspectives for transition from competition to collaboration in the energy sector.
Extract from the Book
2.1. Turkey’ geo-energy positions
Currently, Turkey seeks to increase domestic resources by liberalizing its energy market and to provide its energy efficiency by organizing economic and energy projects. One of the main goals of Turkey in the energy sector is to provide the sufficient energy supply for the growing economic demands that currently considered as a top of Turkish agenda. The diversified energy supplies have a greater focus of attention for Turkey than others fields including market reforms and environmental issues. Generally, it cannot be said that Turkish neglects other fields, but mainly concern on the security of energy supplies and diversification. Turkey has taken the way of multidimensional strategy in order to attain its goals of energy infrastructure investments, access to affordable energy prices and sustainable and secure energy growth.
In the late of 1990s, Turkey started to reform its energy market and took a new flexible approach towards the energy security of the country. The main aim was to ensure the national security and the growing demands of energy at the same time. In the meantime, Turkey launched the program that undertook the privatization and liberalization process of distribution companies and implemented the cost-effective wholesale tariffs.
In 2009, Turkish Prime Ministry launched its Electricity Energy Market and Supply Security Paper which envisaged the future energy roadmap of Turkey. In the energy roadmap, the liberalization of the energy sector, especially electricity, even gaining broad access to the investments, creating a competitive market, preparing a flexible investment environment, encouraging new technologies and infrastructure was considered as the main priorities of Turkish energy policy. Currently, the increasing role of Turkey for European energy security is an undeniable fact, therefore EU should have to comprehend that although some political challenges and implications in Turkey, it remains the main influential power not only in the Caucasian region but also in the Middle East and North Africa. Nowadays, Turkey’s energy consumption is increasing and becoming more and more dependent on imports.
Summary of Chapters
1. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK: This chapter establishes the theoretical foundation for the study, utilizing the liberalism and neoliberalist paradigms to analyze international relations and state behaviors within the energy sector.
2. THE MAJOR TRAJECTORIES OF TURKEY AND EU ENERGY RELATIONS: This section investigates the geo-energy positions and interests of both actors, focusing on how they approach source diversification, energy infrastructure, and their mutual potential for cooperation.
3. DYNAMICS OF TURCO-EUROPEAN ENERGY RELATIONS: This chapter analyzes the historical and political dynamics of the relationship, addressing both the future prospects for collaboration and the significant challenges that currently impede progress.
Keywords
Turkey, European Union, Energy Security, Natural Gas, Pipeline Projects, Geo-energy, Liberalism, Neoliberalism, Energy Hub, Transit State, Southern Gas Corridor, Market Liberalization, Energy Policy, Regional Cooperation, Accession Negotiations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research project?
The study examines the role of Turkey as a strategic energy partner for the European Union, focusing on how Turkey's geostrategic position can help meet the EU's growing energy security needs through transit and supply diversification.
Which central topics are discussed in the work?
Key topics include energy supply security, the development of major pipeline projects (such as Nabucco and TANAP), Turkish domestic energy reforms, and the political challenges influencing the EU-Turkey relationship.
What is the primary goal of the research?
The research aims to analyze Turkey's increasing energy role and its potential to influence European energy policy, while investigating whether Turkey acts as a beneficial or problematic transit country for the EU.
Which scientific methods were employed?
The study utilizes a qualitative research methodology, incorporating book analysis, comparative methods, descriptive analysis, and a historical approach to evaluate energy trends and relations between the two actors.
What is covered in the main body of the paper?
The main body covers the theoretical basis of the study, the energy interests and geo-energy positions of Turkey and the EU, and the dynamics of their ongoing relations, specifically regarding challenges and opportunities for future cooperation.
Which keywords best describe this study?
Relevant keywords include Energy Security, Turkey, European Union, Geo-energy, Pipeline Infrastructure, and Market Liberalization.
How does the author assess the Cyprus impasse in relation to energy?
The author argues that the Cyprus impasse acts as a significant barrier to energy negotiations, specifically regarding the opening of the 15th Chapter on energy, as it limits the integration of energy infrastructure and transportation routes.
What role does neoliberalism play in the author's analysis?
Neoliberalism is used as the primary theoretical prism to explain how states can achieve mutual gains through international institutions, economic interdependence, and collaborative energy policies rather than purely realist competition.
- Citation du texte
- Nargiz Haciyeva (Auteur), 2016, The Role of Turkey in the European Energy Policy. Problems and Perspectives, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/351262
